as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
kept their love letters as souvenirs of their courtship
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Recent Examples of souvenir
Think vintage salt-and-pepper shakers, figurines, colorful photo frames, unique mirrors, souvenir trinkets, novelty clocks, retro cookie jars, to name a few.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
There’s no better souvenir than the things grown and crafted by local artisans.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
These are my actual personal souvenirs.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Even the international souvenirs demonstrate the value of the residency outlined in the Gathier International report — Puerto Rico’s cultural value is at an all-time high.
—Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
There’s no better souvenir than the things grown and crafted by local artisans.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
These are my actual personal souvenirs.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Even the international souvenirs demonstrate the value of the residency outlined in the Gathier International report — Puerto Rico’s cultural value is at an all-time high.
—Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for souvenir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenir
Noun
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For Olivo, those messages were a reminder of the compassion that exists even in moments of sadness.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Occasionally, men on horseback in prison stripes wander past, a reminder of the old trusty system that once existed here.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shortly before the rally, the American Legion and the Palisades LTRG held a separate memorial at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Swarthmore Avenue.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some have praised the government for investing in synagogue restoration, Holocaust memorials and Jewish cultural life, as well as for maintaining close diplomatic ties with Israel.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenir. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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